
© Denis Balibouse / ReutersDelegates at the 34th session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
The ascent of far-right politics has split the world, and discrimination against Muslims is becoming enshrined in law, says Yousef Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which comprise 57 nations with Islamic majorities."Far-right politics is on the rise, strengthening the narrative of 'us' against 'them'," said Al-Othaimeen, during an official session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday. "This is a scary scenario for an intolerant world that none of us would like our children to live in. We, therefore, need to play our role."
Al-Othaimeen criticized the "blanket restrictions and discriminatory policies" that have been "imposed on Muslims based on their religion," though avoided specifically mentioning US President Donald Trump's ban on travel from seven Islamic-majority states. Trump's executive order, which the White House says was
motivated by security concerns, not religious prejudice, remains stuck in legal limbo.
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